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It Is Agreed on ______________ _, 20 ____ between Jensen Property Management as authorized agent for owner(referred to as Landlord), and ___________________________ __________________________ ____________________________ _________________________ _________________________(referred to asTenant) that Landlord lets to Tenant(s), and Tenant(s) leases from Landlord the following Dwelling Unit (the Unit) ___________________________________________________________.

1. TERM The initial term of this Rental Agreement shall be from 12:00 noon on ___________ to 12:00 noon on ___________. The term shall be automatically extended from month to month (referred to as an extended term) unlessterminated by either party giving a written notice to the other no later than noon on the last day of the month precedingthe last month of the initial term or, during any extended terms, the last day of the month preceding the ending month ofthe term.

2. RENT a. Amount, Payment Date - Tenant agrees to pay Landlord as rent for initial and any extended term, $________ on

_____________, 20____ and $_________ on the first day of each month thereafter. Rent shall also include (a) anyExtra Person Charge under Par. 13 below; (b) any utilities for which Tenant is responsible but which Landlord has paid(c) any other charges or fees due under this Agreement.

b. Form and place of payment - All tenant payments must be paid with one payment. Multiple payments may beaccepted if agreed to in writing by both parties. Payments will be paid to ________________________ (Landlord)Payments will be placed in one envelope with the dwelling unit address clearly written on the front. Place of paymenwill be _________________________________________________________________________ or such other addressas Landlord may direct, No Later Than the Dates Provided Above. Tenant must pay rent by personal check, cashier’scheck, or money order, not cash. Landlord may require Tenants to pay rent by cashier’s check or money order if: (a) anychecks tendered for payment of rent are dishonored more than once in a six month period or (b) rent is ever paid morethan three days late.

c. Dishonor of Check, Application of Payment. If Tenant’s check is dishonored, tenant(s) agree to pay a $20 servicefee for each returned check plus the late fee provided below. Landlord may assess Tenant the maximum surchargeallowed by Iowa law in addition to any late fee provided below. Rent received shall be applied by Landlord first, to anylate payment fee; second, to any dishonored check surcharge; third, to fees charged to Tenant due to breach of theAgreement or the Rules; fourth, to any Extra Person Charges; fifth, to utilities, garage and storage unit charges; and sixth,

to rent. __ If box is marked, a Garage (Garage #_____) is included with Unit for $ ______ per month, and total monthly rent isthen $ _______ . The term of any Garage rental shall be the same as the term.

3. LATE PAYMENT OF RENT Under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (IURLTA), if any payment is received after the payment due date in any month, Landlord may charge a late payment fee of $40.

4. NONPAYMENT OF RENT If rent is unpaid when due and continues to be unpaid for three days after Tenantreceives a Notice to Cure and to Quit, then Landlord may pursue the remedies provided under the Iowa UniformResidential Landlord and Tenant Act (IURLTA). If rent is paid with a dishonored check after Tenant receives a 3-day Notice; Landlord may still proceed under the IURLTA as if dishonored check were never tendered. In addition, Landlordmay proceed under Iowa law, which under certain conditions allows recovery of triple the amount of a dishonored checkup to $500, plus the amount of the check. Replacement of dishonored checks must be made by cashier’s check or money

order. Tenant shall remain liable for payment of rent even after termination of the tenancy of Tenant (whether fornonpayment of rent or any other term of this Agreement). Tenant acknowledges that termination of the tenancy is notthe same as termination of the Agreement.

5. SECURITY DEPOSIT When Tenant signs this Agreement, Tenant shall pay Landlord in trust $____________(no more than two months' rent) as a security deposit pursuant to the IURLTA. Tenant shall pay the landlord with onepersonal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Even if the security deposit comprises partial payments from morethan one Tenant, Landlord shall be entitled to treat the sum as a single deposit under Sect. 12 of the IURLTA.





6. UTILITIES, SERVICES, GARAGES AND STORAGE UNITS Tenants are responsible to place utilities inTenants; name for the Term, even if Tenants do not reside in the Unit. Utilities shall be paid by the party indicated below:

LANDLORD TENANTS LANDLORD TENANTS

Electricity Lawn Care

Garbage Snow Removal

Gas Cable TV

Water/Sewer *Internet

Tenants acknowledge that Landlord has explained that Tenants must also pay utility rates, charges and servicesattributable to the Unit in addition to those paid by Tenants directly to the utility company. If Tenants fail to placeutilities in Tenants’ name, and Landlord receives a bill for those utilities, a $25 service fee will be assessed by Landlordfor each such bill. The fee may be waived if (a) bill is under $50 (b) utility is paid promptly, and (c) service is put inTenants’ name within 10 days of Landlord’s notification to Tenants. If any of these conditions is not met, the $25 servicefee and any unpaid utilities will be charged to and be treated as unpaid rent. In addition, late fees may be assessed, and a3-day Notice to Cure and to Quit may be served. Tenants shall reimburse Landlord promptly for any utilities paid byLandlord on behalf of Tenants. An electric bill guarantee (if any) may modify this paragraph if the parties sign a separateaddendum.

7. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY Tenant acknowledges that each is jointly and severally liable for alobligations under this Agreement and that any deposits may be applied under the IURLTA to all amounts due fromTenant. In the event of nonperformance of an Agreement provision, whether a rent payment or other provisionLandlord may demand the entire performance (such as the rent payment) from any one Tenant . Landlord shall no be required to accept partial payment(s) from any Tenant.

8. LANDLORD’S DISCLOSURE ON LEAD-BASED PAINT If required due to the age of the building inwhich the Unit is located, Landlord has given Tenant a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Statement on a separate form. If soTenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant has received copies of all information required and the pamphlet Protect YourFamily from Lead in Your Home.

9. *INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE ADDENDUM Tenant agrees to the terms, where applicable, of theattached addendum. Tenant’s Initials: __________

10. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS Tenant agrees to the provisions in paragraphs 11 to 59 on the attached pages.Landlord may, from time to time, in a manner provided by law, amend existing or adopt further Rules.

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Deposit* Tenants Social Security #

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Base RentExtra Person

Garage(s)Pet(s)OtherTotal RentDeposit

*First signature acknowledges that the deposit was paid by this tenant.





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11. Manager -JENSEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT4611 MORTENSEN AMES, IA 50014(515) 233-2752 is the agent designated by owner tomanage the Premises. Any notices required under thisAgreement shall be delivered to Landlord at the place

designated for the payment of rent.

12. Definition of Terms - The following terms shallhave the meaning shown below when capitalized in thisAgreement or the Rules:

a. Agreement: this Dwelling Unit Rental Agreement. b. IURLTA: the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord

Tenant Act.c. Unit: the apartment and is equivalent to the term

“dwelling unit” as defined in the IURLTA.d. Premises: the Unit and the Building of which it is

a part and the Common Area.

e. Common Area: the grounds, areas and facilitiesheld out for the use of tenants generally or whose use is promised to the Tenant.

f. Building: the structure of which the Unit is a partincluding entrances, hallways and laundry rooms (butnot including the Unit or other units).

g. Tenant: the person or persons entitled under theAgreement to occupy the Unit to the exclusion ofanother. It may include the Tenant’s minor children, asthe context requires. No person shall be deemed aTenant under this Agreement unless that person hasexecuted this Agreement or is deemed a Tenant under§562A.10 of the IURLTA.

13. Occupancy Limits and Extra Person Charge Only Tenant and Tenant’s minor children may occupythe Unit. Occupancy shall be subject to state and localzoning and rental housing laws. Tenant shall not permitmore persons to occupy the Unit than allowed by law.Occupancy by any other person is prohibited, exceptwith Landlord’s written consent. Landlord reserves theright to: (a) limit the number of occupants and (b)charge a service fee for any unauthorized occupant.Provided law allows the total occupancy shown, thelimits for Units are:

Efficiency - 1 person 1 Bedroom - 1 person2 Bedroom - 2 people 3 Bedroom - 3 people4 Bedroom - 4 people

Extra Person Charge: There shall be a service fee of noless than $25.00 and no more than $100.00 for eachextra person for occupancy in excess of 1 person in a 1- bedroom Unit, 2 people in a 2-bedroom Unit, 3 people ina 3-bedroom Unit, and 4 people in a 4-bedroom Unit.

(Responsibility of utilities may be taken intoconsideration when determining extra person charge.)

14. Access - Landlord shall have the right, subject toTenant’s consent (which shall not be unreasonablywithheld), to enter the Unit in order to inspect the Unit

make necessary or agreed repairs, decorationsalterations or improvements, supply necessary servicesor show the Unit to prospective purchasers, mortgageestenants, workmen or contractors. Landlord may enterthe Unit without Tenant’s consent in case of emergencyThe term emergency shall include (a) a good faith belief by Landlord that Tenant has abandoned the Unit or is onan extended absence and has failed to notify Landlord or(b) any apparent violation of the Iowa Code, Agreementor Rules which presents a clear and present danger toother tenants. If reasonable access is withheld, Tenanmay be responsible for damages (i.e. property damage or

vacancy loss). If Tenant fails to pay rent on timeLandlord may initially presume that Tenant hasabandoned the Unit, and have the right of access to theUnit to determine whether Tenant is still occupying itTenant acknowledges that Landlord may usesurveillance cameras in the Building or Common Areaswhich, at Landlord’s discretion, may or may not bemonitored or recorded.

15. Fixtures and Improvements - Tenant shalmake no structural alterations to the Unit or thePremises without Landlord’s written consent, including but not limited to the changing of existing locks or

addition of additional locks to doors or windowsTenant shall not do, or permit to be done, any interiordecorating or remodeling without Landlord’s writtenconsent. Interior decorating shall include, but not belimited to: painting; wallpapering; removal orreplacement of doors, locks, or windows; nailing, tack-ing, gluing, or taping anything to the walls, floors, doorsor ceilings. Reasonable use of small sized nails for walhangings is permitted. Tenant will be charged for repairof excessive nail holes.

Tenant shall leave the Unit upon termination of thisAgreement and surrender to Landlord all original keys

and any other fixtures attached to doors, windows orwood, and all alterations, additions or improvementsmade by Tenant, without any payment from LandlordTenant shall surrender possession of the Unit toLandlord in as good repair and condition as the same arenow, or may hereafter be placed (except ordinary wearand tear, non-negligent damage by fire or the elements)at the expiration of this Agreement. Tenant shall pay forthe re-keying of all locks upon termination of occupancy





in the event (a) the termination is the result of the ser-vice of a Notice under Par. 4 above or of a forcible entryand detainer action; (b) Tenant has permittedunauthorized persons to occupy the Unit; or (c) Tenantfails to return all of the original keys for the Unit.

16. Cable TV, Satellite Dish & Telephone - TheUnit has at least one telephone and one cable TV outlet.

No additional cable TV or telephone outlets shall beinstalled without Landlord’s written approval. Anyinstallation must meet the following conditions.

a. Installation must be completed by a professional. b. Any alterations to the wall must be cosmetically

attractive and structurally sound with no exposed wireson walls.

c. The location of the outlet(s) must be approved byLandlord.

d. Each additional telephone outlet shall be usable bysubsequent tenants without having to pay for additional phone lines or modification of the outlets to allow all

outlets to function on a single phone line.e. All costs incurred from the installation ofadditional phone lines shall be Tenant responsibility.

f. Tenant shall only install Satellite TV dishes withwritten approval and provisions of Landlord.

Tenant shall be responsible for (a) any damage caused tothe Unit due to installation or operation of the additionaloutlet(s) or satellite dish accessories; (b) all fees andcharges of the telephone, cable TV, and satellite dishcompany; (c) maintaining and repairing the telephoneand cable TV lines, outlets and jacks as well as Tenant’stelephones. Any additional outlets shall become the

property of the Landlord upon their installation and shallremain in the Unit upon termination of the Agreementwithout any compensation from Landlord. Dish must beremoved at the tenant’s expense upon termination of theagreement or tenants will be subject to any chargesassociated to the removal done by Landlord. Landlordshall determine which cable TV company shall providethis service to the Unit.

17. Landlord Maintenance - Landlord shall:a. Comply with requirements of building and housing

codes. b. Do all repairs. Keep Unit in a habitable condition.

c. Keep Common Area in a clean, safe condition.Landlord shall not be liable for any injury caused by anyobjects or materials, which belong to, or which a tenantin the Premises used by Tenant has placed.

d. Maintain in good, safe working order and con-dition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating,ventilating, air conditioning, and other facilities andappliances.

e. Maintain receptacles and conveniences accessibleto Tenant for central collection and removal of ashesgarbage, rubbish, and other waste incidental to theoccupancy, and arrange for their removal, except whenTenant is responsible under Par 6.

f. Supply running water and reasonable amounts ofhot water at all times at tenant’s expense. Supply reasonable heat.

18. General Tenant Maintenance - Tenant shall:a. Comply with all obligations primarily imposed

upon tenants by applicable provisions of building andhousing codes materially affecting health and safety.

b. Keep that part of the Premises that the Tenanoccupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition ofthe Premises permit.

c. Dispose (placing into the dumpster where provided) from the tenant’s dwelling unit all ashesrubbish, garbage, and other waste in a clean and safemanner.

d. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit orused by the tenant as clean as their condition permits.e. Use in a reasonable manner all electrical

plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioningand other facilities and appliances including elevators inthe Premises.

f. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, defacedamage, impair or remove a part of the Premises orknowingly permit a person to do so.

g. Act in a manner that will not disturb a neighbor’s peaceful enjoyment of the Premises.

h. Use decks and patios for appropriate patio/deckactivity, not as a storage area. Nothing shall be hung o

attached to the walls or ceiling of the deck or patio; thisincludes but is not limited to hanging plants, plantersswings, birdfeeders, wind chimes, clotheslinesdecorations, etc.

19. Unit Maintenance by Tenant - Tenant shall:a. Plunge toilets and have drains cleaned when

required. Tenant shall pay expenses associated withclogging. Run exhaust fans when necessary, defrostfreezer, use proper cleaning supplies, and upon vacatinghire a professional carpet service to professionallyshampoo all carpets. A receipt for carpet cleaning must be shown at the time of inspection. Carpets must be

cleaned prior to inspection. Failure to do so will resulin a service fee in addition to the cost of carpet cleaningTenant shall promptly report any leaking waterelectrical or mechanical malfunctions observed in Unitand/or building. If Tenant does not report damages toLandlord, Tenant shall be liable for damages resultingfrom the failure to report.





b. Reasonably use electrical, plumbing, sanitary,heating, ventilation, air conditioning, other facilities andappliances.

c. Tenant shall not shut heat off during the wintermonths nor set the thermostat below 60° at any time.

20. Insurance - Landlord strongly encourages Tenantto obtain renter’s insurance coverage. Landlord does

not carry insurance that covers Tenant’s personal property, nor is Landlord an insurer of such personal property. Waterbeds or aquariums over 25 gallons arenot allowed without adequate written proof of renter’sinsurance which specifically covers water beds oraquariums; this documentation must be provided toLandlord prior to having a waterbed or aquarium in theapartment.

21. Fire and Casualty Damage - If the Unit orPremises are damaged or destroyed by fire or othercasualty to the extent that habitability of the Unit is

substantially impaired, Tenant may (a) immediatelyvacate the Unit and notify the Landlord within 14 daysof Tenant’s intent to terminate this Agreement, in whichcase this Agreement shall terminate as the date of thevacating, or (b) if continued occupancy is lawful vacateonly that part of the Unit rendered uninhabitable by fireor casualty, in which case Tenant’s liability for rentshall be reduced in proportion to the diminution in theUnit’s fair rental value. If this Agreement shallterminate under the provisions of this paragraphLandlord shall return to Tenant all prepaid rent andsecurity deposit recoverable under the IURLTA.Accounting for rent in the event of termination or appor-

tionment shall occur as of the date of the casualty.“Substantially impaired” shall mean that Tenant cannotsafely occupy the Unit for a period in excess of sevendays.

22. Use, Absences, Abandonment - a. Use: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Tenant

shall occupy the Unit as a residential apartment, not as a place of business or for illegal use.

b. Extended Absences: Tenant shall notify Landlordof any anticipated extended absences (14 days or more)from the Unit not later than the first day of the extendedabsence. Failure to do so may result in Landlord seeking

damages or treating the absence as abandonment. It shall be presumed Tenant has abandoned the Unit if anabsence lasts longer than 21 days without notice to theLandlord.

c. Landlord Obligation: If Tenant abandons the Unit,Landlord will make reasonable efforts to rent it at a fairrent. However, Landlord will not be deemed to haveaccepted any abandonment as a surrender unless writtennotice of an election to do so is given to Tenant.

Acceptance of keys to the Unit does not constitute anacceptance of any abandonment.

d. Abandoned Personal Property: If Tenant abandonsitems of personal property of an apparent actual cashvalue of $200 or more in or about the Unit, Landlord’sobligation with respect to such property shall be limitedto (1) the obligation to protect it from injury if removed by Landlord and (2) if possible, to give Tenant notice

that such property will be disposed of by sale orotherwise if Tenant fails to claim it within 30 days ofgiving the notice, or within 30 days of the abandonmentProceeds from the sale are treated as security depositand are subject to paragraph 4 above, provided the 30-day period allowed by statute shall run from the date ofsale. If Landlord makes a reasonable determination thathe actual cash value of the items of personal property isless than $200, Landlord may dispose of the items of personal property as Landlord sees fit.

23. Present and Continuing Habitability - Tenan

has inspected the Unit, and acknowledges it is inreasonable and acceptable condition of habitability forTenant’s intended use, and that the rent agreed upon isfair and reasonable in this community for the Unit in itscondition. If condition changes, then Tenant shall promptly give notice to Landlord. Tenant acknowledgesthat the Unit is part of a Building that has other units init, so that from time to time the environment of the Unitmay be affected by the actions of other tenants. Tenanagrees that so long as that effect is reasonable under thecircumstances, the Unit shall be deemed in a habitablecondition.

24. Assignment and Termination - a. Prohibition of Assignment and Termination

Tenant shall not assign or “sublease” this Agreement orany part of their interest without Landlord’s priorwritten consent. The term assignment means a transferof the Tenant’s interest in the Agreement for theremainder of the term.

b. Assignment: Landlord may, under certainconditions, agree to allow assignment of Tenant’sinterest. The conditions are as follows:

1.

Tenant is current on Tenant’s rent, has nooutstanding balance and is otherwise in fulcompliance with the Agreement.

2.

Tenant pays Landlord a non-refundable fee of$75.00 for partial (1 tenant) or $150.00 forcomplete (all tenants) sublease.

3.

All current tenants and any new tenants havesigned all necessary forms.

4.

A replacement Tenant is found for the Unitwho:





a. Inspection: Tenant agrees to allow representativesof the lender to inspect the Unit, subject to the provisions of Par. 11 above.

b. Estoppel Certificates: If required, Tenant agrees toexecute, in form and substance acceptable to the Lender,an estoppel certificate that acknowledges that the rightsof the Tenant under this Agreement are subordinate tothose of the mortgagee (Lender).

c. Information: If required, Tenant agrees to provideinformation concerning the condition of the Unit, theterms of this Agreement, and other such reasonableinformation concerning the Landlord-Tenant relation-ship as requested by Lender.

d. Subordination: Tenant agrees that this Agreementshall be subordinate to the provisions of the loandocuments executed by the owner with respect to themortgagee and to any subsequent mortgages or securityinterests granted by owner in the Premises.

31. Checkout Appointment - At least ten days prior

to the end of the term of the Agreement, Tenant agreesto schedule a checkout appointment before the termin-ation time of this Agreement. At tenant’s request, theywill receive guidelines from Landlord concerning carpetand cleaning checkout. (See the Guide to Your Move-Out Inspection). All utilities contract for by Tenantmust remain turned on and in Tenant’s name through theend of the term of this Agreement.

Failure to schedule a checkout appointment will result ina $25 fine.

32. Clear and Present Danger - Tenant shall not

create or maintain or permit Tenant’s guests, invitees orminor children to create or maintain, a threat con-stituting a clear and present danger to the health orsafety of other tenants, the Landlord, or Landlord’semployee or agent or any other person within 1000 feetof the Premises. If Tenant violates this provision, thenLandlord, after a single three days’ written notice oftermination and notice to quit, may file suit againstTenant for recovery of possession. A clear and presentdanger shall include, but not be limited to the followinggrounds:

a. Physical assault or the threat of physical assault. b. Illegal use of a firearm or other weapon, the threat

to use a firearm or other weapon illegally, or possessionof an illegal firearm.

c. Possession of a controlled substance unless thecontrolled substance was obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or order by a licensedmedical practitioner while acting in the course of the practitioner’s professional practice. This paragraphapplies to any other person on the Premises with theconsent of the Tenant, but only if the Tenant knew of

the possession by the other person of a controlledsubstance.

d. Tenant’s refusal to obey a valid order of any lawenforcement official.

e. Tenant’s receipt of more than two municipal in-fraction citations for violations of city ordinancesrelating to rental housing in six months.

33. Guests and Invitees - Tenant shall be responsiblefor the actions of or damage done by Tenant’s guestsinvitees and minor children as these actions relate to theterms and rules of this Agreement.

34. PHA Agreements - If this Agreement is writtenin conjunction with a Public Housing Authority (PHA)Agreement, Landlord is relying upon PHA assistance tomeet Tenant’s financial obligations. Therefore, if PHAassistance is terminated for any reason, Landlord shalhave the right to give Tenant notice of termination of theAgreement effective either the date of PHA assistance

termination, or at the Landlord’s discretion at least 30days later to end the last day of the month stated in thenotice. In the event Landlord elects not to give suchnotice, Tenant agrees the term of this Agreement shal be converted to a month-to-month tenancy, effective thedate Landlord receives notice of the PHA assistancetermination.

35. Notices - Any notice for which provision is madeto this Agreement shall be in writing and may be given by either party, Landlord or Tenant, to the other inaddition to any other manner provided by law in any ofthe following ways: (a) personal delivery, (b) service in

the manner provided by law for the service of originalnotice, or (c) sending the Notice by certified orrestricted certified mail to the last known address of the party being served. The place for the payment of rent as provided in Par. 2 shall be the place designated byLandlord for receipt of any such notice.

36. Construction, Entire Agreement - a. Words/phrases shall be written in singular or plural

number, and masculine, feminine or neuter genderaccording to the context.

b. This Agreement, Tenant’s Application and anydocument signed by the parties including any appli-

cation for consent to assign constitute the entire agree-ment between the parties; and no statement, representation or promise with reference to this Agreement andany repairs, alterations or improvements, or any changesin the term of this Agreement, shall be binding uponeither of the parties unless in writing and signed by bothLandlord and Tenant. This Agreement is valid if signedin counterparts in the event Tenant, Co-Tenants, orGuarantors sign separate copies from that which





b. Payment of pet fees and deposits if unauthorized pet discovered. Tenant shall be responsible for theimmediate payment to Lessor of any kind of pet fees anddeposits normally due to the Lessor pursuant to theLessor’s Pet Agreement. For the purpose of assessingthe amount of said fees and deposits, Tenant agrees thatsuch amounts shall be calculated as though theunauthorized pet was present on the Premises on the

first day of Tenant’s lease term and shall take the formof additional rent to be added to Tenant’s nextscheduled rent payment.

c. Lessor’s retention of rights. In addition, lessorshall retain the all rights or remedies available under theDwelling Unit Rental Agreement and Pet Agreement,including eviction, should the Tenant allow theunauthorized pet to remain.

44. Motor Vehicles, Parking Garages -a. Tenant shall park vehicles only in designated

parking spaces. Motorcycles only where indicated by

Landlord and never on asphalt during warm days or on patios. b. Parking permits or assigned space numbers will be

issued for all parking lots that require restricted parking.The minimum number of permits issued for each unitare: 1 permit for a one bedroom, 2 permits for two andthree-bedroom units and 3 permits for any larger unit.In compliance with the City of Ames zoning for campus buildings, Welch Crown Center (217 Welch Ave.) will be assigned one parking spot per apartment for both oneand two bedroom apartments. Without the writtenconsent of Landlord, Tenant shall not allow motorvehicles without permits or permission to be parked on

the lots associated with the unit.c. Tenant shall not allow any of these vehicles to park

or stand in No Parking Area, lawn, or fire lane, even forloading or unloading. Damages caused by improper parking shall be assessed against the offending Tenant.

d. Tenant shall not allow any occupant of Tenant’sunit, including Tenant, to wash, repair or store anymotor vehicle on the Premises.

e. Without the written consent of Landlord, Tenantshall not park or allow any occupant of Tenant’s unit to park a motor vehicle in the parking lots associated withthe Unit which do not meet the following standards:

1.

It is operable

2.

It is currently licensed3.

It is a passenger vehicle no larger than an 8- passenger van

4.

It is in a safe condition5.

It is in a presentable condition.6.

It has a parking permit if required.***All violations of the above parking rules aresubject to issuance of parking ticket, towing, andimpoundment of the vehicle.*** Tenant may store a

motor vehicle (a) in a garage unit (b) for less than 14days or (c) for less than 21 days when the motor vehiclehas been in an accident and is awaiting an appointmentfor repair.

f. Where Tenant is renting or using a garage: Tenanshall make certain that the garage door on Tenant’s unitis always shut and locked. Tenant shall also removesnow from under the garage door to six inches from the

door.g. No business shall be operated from any garage

unit.h. Electricity to garages is for lighting and garage

door openers only. Any other use of electricity byTenant is not allowed.

i. Semi-trailers are allowed on the property only if thetenant receives permission from the Management.

j. Tenants are responsible for informing their guestsof parking restrictions and where visitor parking islocated. Vistor parking is limited to 24 hours.

45. Furniture, Heaters, Christmas Trees - a. Tenant shall not place or permit any occupantguest or invitee of the Unit to place upholsteredfurniture or other indoor furniture anywhere on thePremises other than the interior space of the Unit.

b. Tenant shall not permit any kerosene heaterskerosene lamps or petroleum powered vehicles ormachines in the Unit.

c. Tenant shall not allow live Christmas trees in theUnit.

46. Painting or Alterations - In the event Tenantattempts to repair damage to walls resulting from use of

nails under Par. 15 of the Agreement, and fails to do soin a workmanlike manner, Landlord may still chargeTenant for the cost of repairing such damage.

47. Bicycles - Bicycle racks are provided for tenantsand must be used for bicycle parking. Bicycles are no permitted in or on the Premises unless a bicycle bag isused. Bicycles may not be ridden in the Common Areaexcept on areas paved for motor vehicles. Bicycles shalnot be stored in or chained to any common areas.

48. Odors, Use of Grounds - a. Tenant shall not allow objectionable odors to be

produced from the Unit or the Common Area. b. Smoking of cigarettes, pipes or cigars is no

permitted in dwelling units. Tenant(s) acknowledge thait can cause damage to the Unit, which may be in theform of burns, stains, and odors offensive to non-smokers or similar damage. This type of damage will no be considered ordinary wear and tear, but will be treatedas damage for which the Tenant(s) will be responsibleTreatment of the damages may require deodorizing





sealing and painting surfaces and repairing or replacingcarpet. Tenant(s) who smoke outside of the dwellingunit shall dispose of all smoking material (butts, empty packs, etc.) in appropriate trash disposal units. Unitsmust meet management approval. Improper disposalwill result in a $100.00 fine. If it is unclear which unitthe material is coming from, Landlord my divide the fineamong units surrounding the material.

c. Tenant shall dispose of all trash and garbageissuing from the Unit by first placing it in tied plastic bags and then into the dumpsters provided by Landlord.

d. Tenant shall not plant flowers or gardens on thePremises.

e. Tenant shall not use or permit to be used ice-melting products on the concrete or wood surfaces onthe Premises.

49. Entrances, Exits, Common Area - Tenant shallnot:

a. Block or permit to be blocked entrances or exits,

whether in person or by placing or leaving personal property. b. Misuse or permit occupants, invitees or guests to

misuse the Premises.c. Use or permit to be used toys, bicycles, skates,

roller blades, grills or other personal property in theCommon Area, except for riding bicycles to and fromthe bicycle racks.

d. Leave personal property in the Common Area.(This includes outdoor furniture, which may only be stored on personal deck areas.) Landlord shall have theright to remove any such unattended personal propertyto a storage area and hold it there for retrieval by

tenants. Landlord shall sell any personal property inthe storage, which remains unclaimed after 60 days, andthe proceeds used for Common Area operatingexpenses.

e. Attach or display signs, notices or ads on thePremises.

f. Smoke in the Common Area.g. Use extension or running cords in outdoor outlets,

between rooms within the Unit, under carpet, or frominside outlets for outside use.

h. Use satellite dishes or exterior antenna systemswithout written consent from landlord.

i. Attach or use Christmas or other types of lights

outside the Unit. j. Use or store ember producing or gas grills on decks

for any closer than 25 feet from a building on thePremises. Grills may be stored on 1st floor patios butnot in common areas or on any wooden decks.

50. Washers, Dryers and Other Appliances -Tenant shall not install a washer, dryer, air conditioner,freezer or other electrical appliance that uses significant

amounts of electricity without Landlord’s written con-sent. If consent is given but wiring proves inadequate tohandle the load, then consent shall be deemed with-drawn. In the event such an appliance is permitted andthe Unit is subject to a guarantee with respect to the costof utilities, then Tenant agrees that the guarantee shall be modified by Landlord and Tenant to reflect theincreased cost.

51. Windows - Tenant shall:a. Not cover windows with plastic unless it is inside

(3-M shrink plastic recommended). b. Not use adhesive tape or nails in any way on

windows.c. Not rest items on outer windowsills or deck ledgesd. Cover windows with proper window treatments

not blankets, sheets, aluminum foil or the like.e. Not hang or shake tablecloths, dust cloths, towels

curtains, rugs, carpets or clothing from any windowdoor or balcony.

f. Use window quilts or blinds properly and notifyLandlord if window quilts or blinds fail to work properly.

g. Not close a window quilt while the window itcovers is open.

h. Not hang clothes or plants from a valance or in thedeck or balcony area.

52. Pests - Tenant shall be responsible for pest controlcosts when pests are (a) found only in the Unit and notadjoining units or (b) discovered to result from Tenant’sactivities. Landlord shall be responsible for the cost of pest control where treatment is required for multiple

units. Tenant agrees to cooperate with pest extermination attempts, by allowing access to the Unit by exterm-inators and following instructions of the exterminator orLandlord to allow proper treatment of the UnitFollowing instructions shall include moving or removingfurniture and other personal property to allow propertreatment for pests. If Tenants fail to cooperate, anyadditional costs incurred by Landlord will be asses-sedto Tenants, including re-treatment of individual and/ormultiple units.

53. Tenant Responsibility for Others - Whereverin these Rules it refers to a responsibility of Tenant to

do or refrain from doing some act, Tenant shall beresponsible to cause or restrain Tenant’s minor childrenguests and invitees from doing the same act.

54. Door Locks - No additional locks may be put onany door without the written consent from the Landlordnor shall residents without written consent change anylocks from the Landlord.





55. Plumbing - Tenant is responsible for cost of repairing all plumbing problems related to tenant use, such as drain clogs from hair, or for tenant misuse.Tenant shall not discard any items other than humanwaste and toilet paper down the toilets.

56. Light Bulbs - Residents are responsible for re- placing non-working light bulbs in all light fixtures of

their apartment or townhome. (This includes outdoorand appliance light bulbs.) All light fixtures shouldhave working light bulbs in them upon evacuation.

57. Smoke Detectors - Residents are responsible formaintaining charged batteries in all battery-operatedsmoke detectors located in the leased premises.

58. Furnace Closets - Nothing shall be stored in thefurnace closets due to fire codes.

59. Move-in Inspection - Tenant(s) shall complete

the move-in inspection report form provided byManagement and return to the Management within 48hours after move-in. Management will rely on said formwhen determining deductions from Tenant’s securitydeposit for damage to the premises. Tenant’s failure toreturn move-in inspection form will constitute Tenant’sacceptance of the premises as entirely clean and damagefree.

60. Schedule of Fees for Violations - Tenanthereby agrees to the following schedule of fees asreasonable liquidated damages for violations of theseRules.

a. Lockouts: $25 cash for each time (due at time oflockout, proper ID required)

b. Lost Key: $5 for each replacement (regular); $25for each Ebolt key. Extra keys are not available unlesstenant is added to the lease.

c. Violations of Any of The Paragraphs ListedAbove: $25 per violation unless otherwise noted.Tenant agrees that this schedule of fees for violations isreasonable in light of the estimated cost to Landlord ofdealing with the violations and the desire for certainty between the parties.

Cleaning and Replacement Fees - Ave. Rates*At the end of the lease, the following charges will bededucted from the tenants deposit for each of thefollowing items that do not meet the condition of thatitem at check-in time. This list is no meant to beexclusive. Other items and fees may be added.

CLEANINGKitchen:

Refrigerator $35.00Oven-Inside $35.00Stove Top/Microwave $35.00Burner Pans $25.00

Range Hood $15.00Dishwasher $15.00Sinks $25.00

Countertops $25.00Inside Cabinets $25.00Outside Cabinets $25.00

Bathroom:Floor $15.00Sink/Vanity Cabinet $25.00Toilet $25.00Shower/Bathtub $25.00

Walls:Large Holes $75.00/hole Nail Holes $15.00/roomWash Kitchen $50.00

Wash All Others $35.00/roomTouch Up Paint/Room $25.00/roomPaint Whole Wall $50.00/wallPaint Entire Room $100.00

Woodwork $25.00Doors:

Interior $25.00Entry & Casing $50.00

Windows:Glass $15.00/windowScreens/Blinds $10.00/window

Floors:Mop Kitchen $35.00

Mop Entryway $15.00Vacuum $10.00/roomCarpet Cleaned $ 0.25 Sq. Ft.

Utility Closet: $15.00Light Fixtures/Globes: $10.00/roomTrash Removal: $25.00/bagCeiling Fan: $20.00/fan

REPLACEMENTShower Curtain Rod: $15.00 ea.Fire Extinguisher: $20.00 ea.Light Bulbs: $ 5.00/bulbMail Box Key: $10.00 ea.

Door Key-Replace Lock: $40.00 ea.Door Key-Ebolt: $25.00 ea.Parking Tags: $10.00 ea.Batteries: $ 5.00 ea.

*These prices are subject to change to reflect actualcosts. General cleaning or painting may be billed out aan hourly rate of $20.00 per man-hour.

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